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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support - 651- 266 -8565
Office of the City Council
Present - 6 - Benanav, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 1 - Blakey (Excused)
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Miscellaneous
• Suspension Items
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 28)
NOTE: ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS
DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Claims of Patricia Bratton, Education Minnesota, Jill Griffin & Dennis Skovsted, Legal Assistance to
Minnesota Prisoners (for Arlan Arnold), Kellee Mantovani, Reliance Insurance Company (for Earnest
Johnson), Dorothy Schuman, and Deborah Vranyes.
Referred to the Employee /Risk Management Division
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2. Petition for Writ of Certiorari, etc., Parent -Child Development Institute, Inc., 681 Edmund Avenue.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
September 27, 2000, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Application
for a Taxicab Driver's License by Mr. Willie B. Jones, Jr.
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
September 27, 2000, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Auto Body
Repair Garage License held by Steve's Auto Body, 1196 East 7th Street.
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
September 27, 2000, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Application
for an Auto Repair License by Felipe Samaniego, dba High Tech Auto Services, 943 Maryland Avenue
East.
6. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on September 27, 2000, to consider the application of Maryland Real Estate
Investments for a subdivision review (combined plat) for subdivision of property at 905 -911 East
Maryland Avenue (East Maryland Clinic).
7. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on September 27, 2000, to consider the appeal of the Summit Avenue
Residential Preservation Association (SARPA) to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission
granting approval of a demolition permit at 828 Summit Avenue.
8. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on September 27, 2000, to consider the appeal of David Thom to a
decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying approval of a building permit to replace a
rear second story deck at 410 Eichenwald Street.
9. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on September 27, 2000, to consider the application of John
McDonough, owner, Wild Tymes, for a sound level variance to allow musicians and a sound system
during their block party on September 29 & 30, and October 1, 2000, from 12:00 noon to 12 midnight.
10. Administrative Orders:
• D001916 Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to pay all costs associated with
holding three teacher - training workshop on "Risk Watch" injury - prevention curriculum.
• D001917 Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to pay stipend costs for teachers
attending a two -hour training workshop on "Risk Watch" injury - prevention curriculum.
• D001918 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $500.00, to Events by Design, 2236 Cypress Drive,
Woodbury, MN, to cover expenses for food services for outside participants in the Police
Department's course on "Managing People in Tough Times" on October 5, 2000.
• D001919 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $500.00, to Events by Design, 2236 Cypress Drive,
Woodbury, MN, to cover expenses for food services for outside participants in the Police
Department's "Executive Management Course on Labor Relations" on June 28, 2000.
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Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
11. Resolution - 00 -842 - Approving the appointments of Jan Unstad, William Fritts, Jon Duckstad, Shar
Knutson, Mike Hernandez, Edward LeClair and Jeff Peterson, by Mayor Coleman, to the Compete Saint
Paul Board.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 00 -817 - Approving the May 1, 2000, to April 30, 2003, Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Local 110. (Laid over from September 13 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 00 -818 - Approving the Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Classified
Confidential Employees Association - CCEA (Union) for the purpose of enabling the City and the
Union to extend probationary periods as the City deems appropriate. (Laid over from September 13 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 00 -843 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on the Property
Code Enforcement Appeal for 1132 Selby Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution -00 -844 - Recommending the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners approve the
repurchase application for property at Kennard Street and Hudson Road (unassigned).
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 00 -845 - Amending Council File No. 00 -776 by striking the ratification of assessments
for properties located at 274 and 280 Brimhall Street and allowing the property owners to appear before
the City Council at a public hearing on October 4, 2000 regarding the ratification of assessments for
grading and paving alleys as part of the City's 1999 Pascal- Jefferson Project.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 00 -846 - Referring the application for an Auto Repair Garage License by Richard
Anderson, dba S & G Auto Repair, 390 Western Avenue to an Administrative Law Judge.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 00 -847 - Recommending denial of the application for a Recycling Collection Center
and Second Hand Dealer license by Poor Richard's, Inc., 627 Bush Avenue. (Uncontested)
Laid over to October 18 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 00 -848 - Concerning adverse action against all licenses held by Paradise & Lunches,
Inc., dba Dakota Bar & Grill, 1021 Bandana Boulevard East. (Uncontested)
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Laid over to September 27 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 00 -849 - Concerning adverse action against the 3.2 Malt Off -Sale License held by
Speedway Superamerica, LLC, dba Superamerica, 1333 Thomas Avenue. (Uncontested)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 00 -850 - Concerning adverse action against the 3.2 Malt On -Sale License held by Bee
Thao and Adam Thao, dba Thai Esan Restaurant, 432 University Avenue West. (Uncontested)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 00 -851 - Authorizing the Police Department Communications Services and
Maintenance Unit to increase rates being charged for services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 00 -852 - Authorizing the Police Department Impound Lot to increase various fees.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution- 00 -853 - Accepting a donation of new office furniture and work stations from Health
Partners, E- Design, Furniture Options, and OfficeServe for the Police Department.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 00 -854 - Accepting a $25,000 donation match from the Pohlad Family Charities -
Minnesota Twins Community Funds, to the Division of Parks and Recreation, and authorizing spending
on improvements to recreation center baseball fields.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
26. Resolution- 00 -855 - Authorizing increased spending authority in the amount of $30,000 to provide
additional funding for youth programs in the Division of Parks and Recreation for the duration of the
year.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
27. Resolution- 00 -856 - Approving payment of an annual MediaOne Capital Equipment Grant from the
City to the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) for implementation of its annual equipment
replacement plan.
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 00 -857 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to accept a donation
of $5,000.00 from the Saint Paul Companies, Inc. for the Risk Watch Program.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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FOR DISCUSSION
29. Resolution - 00 -791 - Referring the application for a Liquor Off Sale License by F & D Enterprises,
Inc., dba Mounds Park Liquors, 243 Point Douglas Road North, to an Administrative Law Judge. (Laid
over from September 6)
Withdrawn Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 00 -711 - Authorizing the Police Department to accept a $3,000 grant from the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to be used towards targeting adult providers of alcohol to
minors. (Laid over from September 6)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 00 -712 - Authorizing the Police Department to accept a $5,000 grant from the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to be used for liquor compliance checks. (Laid over from
September 6)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
32. Consideration of the appeal of Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council to a decision of the
Planning Commission granting a Change of Nonconforming Use Permit to change from a small custom
welding shop to a janitorial service at 841 Hudson Road. (Laid over from September 6)
Motion of Intent - Appeal Granted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
33. Report from the Division of Parks and Recreation of the Initial Lease Terms and any Extended Lease
Terms regarding the Saint Paul Yacht Club's performance. (Report requested by Council April 7, 1999;
C.F. 99 -306) (Laid over from September 6)
An update was provided by Mike Hahn, Division of Parks and Recreation.
34. Resolution - 00 -858 - Requesting the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
(LISP) to provide the City Council with a report as to whether the 50% reduction in all housing related
permit fees, as embodied in Council File 00 -749, for new construction projects will cover City costs in
processing and inspecting said projects.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
35. Update by Bill Gunther, Environmental Health Director (LISP), on issues related to noise and odor
at the Minnesota Brewing Company /Gopher State Ethanol Plant. (Update requested by the Council on
August 16)
Note: No update will be provided as the monthly report was presented at the September 13 meeting.
ORDINANCES
36. Final Adoption - 00 -749 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 33.04 by
inserting the 50% reduction of all housing related permits as part of an extension of a pilot program,
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September 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000, to increase housing in Saint Paul. (Amended and laid over
from September 13)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
37. Third Reading - 00 -806 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving a petition of
Episcopal Church Home to rezone property located on the corner of Fairview and University Avenues
from B -3 and P -1 to RM -2 to allow for the expansion of a retirement community. (Public hearing held
August 9, 2000)
Laid over to September 27 for final adoption
38. First Reading - 00 -859 - An ordinance approving amendments to Chapter 189 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code; assign the responsibility for setting fees to the Truth -in -Sale of Housing Board and
remove specific dollar amounts for fees from the ordinance, add Time of Sale definition, and clarify
Required Acts.
Laid over to September 27 for second reading
39. First Reading - 00 -860 - An ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
to bring it into conformance with amendments to the Uniform Municipal Contracting Act (Ch. 471.345).
Laid over to September 27 for second reading
40. First Reading - 00 -861 - An ordinance amending Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
to bring it into conformance with amendments to the Uniform Municipal Contracting Act (Ch 471.35).
Laid over to September 27 for second reading
41. First Reading - 00 -862 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 33.04 by
inserting the 50% reduction of all housing related permits as part of an extension of a pilot program,
from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001, to increase housing in Saint Paul.
Laid over to September 27 for second reading
MISCELLANEOUS
42. Resolution - 00 -863 - Recognizing Retiring City Employee Curt Miller for 31 years of service with
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Department of Planning and Economic Development
of the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Suspension Items
Resolution - 00 -864 - Amending the financing and spending plans of the Warner Road Trail Extension
Project by transferring Capital Improvement Budget funds from the Como Avenue Bike Lane, PIA
funds from the County Aid Participation Program and adding Federal Grant Funding.
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Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 1 (Harris)
Resolution - 00 -865 - Accepting invitations, food and beverages for City of Saint Paul representatives
and their guests to attend the Xcel Energy Center Arena grand opening events occurring between
September 22 - October 11, 2000.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution - 00 -866 - Amending the Police Department's 2000 budget in the amount of $145,960.00 for
reimbursement funds from the Saint Paul Arena Company, LLC, for providing security services during
the Minnesota Wild Hockey games and events.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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